In a normal accounting period, an allocated amount of indirect cost is $700 and an actual amount is $800, then this can be classified as ____________?

Correct answer: A. under allocated indirect cost

  • A. under allocated indirect cost
  • B. over allocated direct cost
  • C. over allocated budget
  • D. under allocated budgetAccounting & Auditing

Explanation

Indirect cost is underallocated when the actual cost exceeds the amount allocated: $800 − $700 = $100 underallocated. Thus, option a correctly identifies the classification.

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